PEOPLE going to the beach over this bank holiday weekend are being urged not to light fires or barbecues. The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and gardaí have warned they are ramping up safety patrols on beaches, coastal areas and on roads this bank holiday weekend. One woman contacted the Donegal News after a “scary experience” at […]
Raphoe gets a boost with new ‘Fair Day’ mural
RAPHOE Fair Day from days gone by has been remembered in the town’s new mural. Over the past week, an artist has been transforming a cream gable wall in the Diamond in Raphoe into a work of art inspired by an image of the Diamond on a Fair Day from a photograph believed to have been taken […]
Fuel prices to increase from midnight
BAD news for motorists as fuel prices are set to increase after midnight tonight. Petrol prices will go up by 6 cent per litre, while Diesel will see a 5 cent per litre rise. It comes as a cut in excise duty ends at midnight. Advertisement In March last year, as fuel prices increased, the […]
Childcare centre impacted by Mica
STAFF at a Letterkenny childcare facility are being forced to urgently find a new premises because their current building has mica. Management at Letterkenny Community Childcare Centre have launched a major fundraising drive after their Lisnennan building was detected as having 35 per cent mica. They are now on the look-out for a new site or a […]
Eastwood condemns attack on 12-year-old boy
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has condemned what police have described as a “sectarian hate crime” in the City yesterday afternoon involving a 12-year-old boy. On Monday May 29 at approximately 1.10pm a 12 year old boy was assaulted by a number of persons. The assault happened in the Fountain area of the City. Police […]
ESB warn of dangers of swimming in reservoirs
DURING the spell of fine weather promised for this June bank holiday weekend, ESB are reminding the general public of the dangers and potentially serious consequences of swimming in any ESB reservoir. These areas are not appropriate for swimming because of the risk of deep and fast-flowing waters, changing water levels and uneven ground. These […]
Over €80,000 in funding for biodiversity projects in Donegal
Malcolm Noonan TD, Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, has today announced funding for local biodiversity projects, with €88,846 going to five projects in Donegal. Projects approved this year include: €39,144 for Birds Habitat Protection at five sites throughout Donegal €21,165 for a Phase II Wetland Survey €17,238 for Monitoring of Birds on […]
National Lottery announces five county winners for Good Causes Awards 2023
Five local organisations from Donegal were announced as county winners in the National Lottery Good Causes Awards 2023. The five county winners of the National Lottery Good Causes Awards from Donegal are being recognised as part of the following categories: Arts & Culture: Inishowen Traditional Music Project Advertisement Community: Letterkenny Community Development Project Health & […]
Almost €110m approved for Older Services buildings in Donegal
ALMOST €110m has been awarded to a number of Older Services buildings in Donegal, including a new 110 bed community nursing unit in Letterkenny. A number of projects in Donegal have been included in the HSE’s Capital Development Programme to make a number of Older Services buildings HIQA compliant. These include: • €58.6 million for a […]
FLAIR APPARENT: Comparing facial suncreams
With a sunny spell upon us it’s time to start thinking about protecting the face and neck from the many dangers of the sun. Sunscreen will not only protect you from skin cancer, it’s also one of the best anti-aging products available. This last week I’ve been trying out different facial sunscreens in order to […]